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R15 FGC

1997 Honda F6C

Black Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,235 mi
Last recorded21,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda F6C24,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelF6C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 21,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024
Pass 2 Oct 2021 12,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 12,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 12,069 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 12,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,956 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 11,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,285 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,770 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,167 miles

How Reliable is the Honda F6C?

Based on 10,739 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 22
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R15 FGC is a 1997 Honda F6C in Black with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda F6C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 24,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda F6C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R15 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda F6C typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda F6C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R15 FGC registered?

R15 FGC is a 1997 Honda F6C, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R15 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 FGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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